Publications

The Dynamics between Syrian Refugees and Lebanese Returnees in Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

by Carlos Naffah and Rasha Akel

In this report, Carlos Naffah and Rasha Akel explore the social and economic dynamics between Syrian refugees and Lebanese returnees in Beirut’s southern suburb of Ghobairy following the 2023 conflict. Based on interviews with refugees, returnees, local leaders, NGOs, and business owners, the report highlights key tensions over housing, jobs, and aid, while also noting instances of cooperation and shared hardship. The authors emphasize that both communities face overlapping vulnerabilities amid Lebanon’s economic crisis, calling for inclusive policies to support sustainable recovery and reduce tensions.

Dynamiques migratoires dans la région Maghreb-Sahel

Notes d’information : Dynamiques migratoires dans la région Maghreb-Sahel : Evolution, Défis émergents et réponses régionales *** Etude realisée par BEATRIZ MESA

Ce document analyse, d'une part, la manière dont ces pays abordent la question de la migration par le biais de politiques complexes et parfois ambiguës, l'influence des cadres internationaux et la pression croissante exercée par l'Union européenne (UE) pour freiner les flux migratoires vers le nord. D'autre part, elle met en lumière la mobilité au Sahel, une région qui connaît une forte instabilité en raison de conflits armés, d'insurrections et d'une recrudescence des activités des groupes extrémistes...

Policy Brief: Migration Dynamics in the Maghreb-Sahel Region

Evolution, Emerging Challenges, and Regional Responses ***BEATRIZ MESA***

The migration dynamics in the Maghreb and Sahel regions have shifted significantly, transforming Morocco and Tunisia—historically emigration countries—into key transit and destination territories for migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, involuntary migrations in the context of multiple conflicts in the Sahel have reopened the Atlantic route. Mali and Sudan are the main drivers of the recent surge in mobility. Various wars—territorial, nationalist, ethnic, and jihadist—are increasingly forcing thousands of people into displacement, turning them into refugees within the African continent or future clandestine migrants.

Chad under stress test

Between the Sudan crisis, Russia's courtship and the division of the elite

Challenges are mounting in Chad in central Africa. More than one million Sudanese refugees have arrived in the east and more are coming as there is no end to the war in the neighbouring country. At Lake Chad jihadists are mounting more sophisticated attacks with drones while the presidency seems since the exit of French troops divided over the country’s future course. Russia is trying at the same time to gain a foot hold in Chad after having won over Sahel countries Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso as allies.

Énergies marines renouvelables et protection du milieu marin

Étude comparative des cadres juridiques international, marocain et allemand

Hafsa Akacem est Diplômée en droit public et sciences politiques de l’Université Mohammed V de Rabat, spécialisée en études politiques et internationales.

Publication Update

Towards British-German leadership for a new era of European geopolitics!

In the worsening geopolitical environment in Europe, the United Kingdom (UK) and Germany are pivotal. There is no other option than for the continent’s two largest economies to combine forces in the face of Russia’s unrelenting aggression. The Trinity House Agreement is the starting point, but the two allies can do much more to strengthen the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), particularly as the United States (US) prioritises meeting the growth of Chinese power in the Indo-Pacific. Britain and Germany should redouble their efforts in amplifying support for Ukraine, cooperating on European nuclear deterrence, and challenging the growing alignment between authoritarian states.

¿PRIORIZAR UNA DECISIÓN O ANALIZAR ESTRATÉGICAMENTE?

Una lectura crítica sobre el tratamiento de la delicuencia organizada en Ecuador

Ecuador atraviesa una de las peores crisis de seguridad de su historia. Pero, ¿está el Estado comprendiendo adecuadamente la naturaleza del crimen organizado para enfrentarlo eficazmente?

Addressing Socio-Economic Challenges in Jordan

Call for Papers

KAS Jordan and their partner, West Asia North Africa (WANA) Institute, are launching a paper-series that focuses on addressing socio-economic challenges in Jordan. We invite researchers and professionals, especially emerging scholars, with demonstrated experience in socio-economic development, public policy, or related fields to apply.

Implications and Policy Responses for Banking Sector Sanctions on Syria

by: Benjamin Fève, Vittorio Maresca di Serracapriola, and Karam Shaar

South Africa and BRICS+

Foreign policy strategies and economic interests in the BRICS+ area of conflict

South Africa, the most industrialized country on the African continent with a population of around 63 million, has been a member of what was then known as the BRICS grouping of five countries since 2010.